9780881928839 - The Complete Book of Garlic: a Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious Cooks by Meredith, Ted Jordan (5 results)

Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Out of print. Slightly damaged New stock. Shelfwear and bumping to dust jacket, otherwise as New. An essential element in cuisines around the world, garlic enjoys near mythic status among cooks, chefs, foodies, and enthusiasts of natural remedies. Worldwide, garlic cultivation occupies over 2 million acres of farmland, an area that has more than doubled since 1970. Yet even garlic fanciers may be unable to tell hardneck from softneck, or Purple Stripe from Rocambole, not to mention the hundreds of cultivated varieties grown today, many with distinct differences in taste and character. In fact, the wealth of garlic varieties in nearly a dozen horticultural groups rivals that of corn, carrots, apples, and peaches. This book is the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to what surely should be the next gourmet frontier. From 'Ajo Rojo' to 'Zemo', Meredith presents illustrated profiles of nearly 150 cultivars. Detailed chapters cover natural history, the history of garlic in cultivation, the nuances of cuisine and culture, therapeutic benefits, plant structure, how to cultivate, curing and storage, taxonomy, pests and diseases, and chemistry. Especially useful are the Quick Guides, which summarize information on growing and buying garlic and provide recommendations for the best-tasting cultivars for specific uses and climates. Lists of garlic sources and organizations are a boon to the aficionado. Whether you share Ted Jordan Meredith's "garlic affliction" or just find the pungent bulb indispensable, you'll understand it as never before with this meticulously researched, lovingly written exploration. 94 color photos, 10 line drawings.

Hardcover. Condition: very good. little wear and tear.

Condition: very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 330 pp. Tightly bound. NOTE: Tips of two corners are lightly bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Acceptable dust jacket that shows short edge tears along with surface scratches. There are 3 small dings / light bumps to the top edge of the front and back boards. PLEASE NOTE: This copy is the 2012 printing of the 2008 publication. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.